Sometimes the smallest financial mistakes can take years to correct, so arming your children with these personal finance tips can be extremely beneficial when they’re first starting out. One of the best gifts you can give to your children is the knowledge of how to best handle their finances. Many …
Read MoreWhen you’re seriously broke, the last thing you want to think of is dealing with your student loans. You’re not the only one who’s guilty of trying to ignore it. When you’ve got bills to pay and a grumbling stomach to feed, what are you supposed to do? Paying the …
Read MoreRetirement for many people seems like a distant thing that they’re not remotely concerned with at the moment. After all, it’s decades away: anything can happen between now and then! As such, a lot of younger adults put off saving in lieu of spending on fun things now. This isn’t …
Read MoreThe vast majority of people in America have less than $1,000 in savings. That’s not surprising, but it is unfortunate. So, what can we do to remedy this? Well, here are some ways to save money when you’re broke. They’re all straightforward, easy ways to change your perception and your …
Read MoreIf you’ve turned on your TV at all in the past decade you’ve doubtless seen tons of ads for Credit Karma. Or, if not them, one of their countless competitors. These sites are ubiquitous and offer a free look at your credit score. As you probably know, your credit score …
Read MoreBelieve it or not, leaving retirement in the hands of individuals and the private sector is proving disastrous. Most middle-class Americans aren’t saving anywhere near enough for retirement. In fact, across the board, America’s approach to retirement is outdated. And it didn’t just get that way: it has been since …
Read MoreIt can happen to the best of us. Maybe you’ve had plans to start saving for retirement for years, but those years have a pesky way of catching up and accumulating before you know it. In fact, only 60% of Americans admit that they’ve been able to save enough to …
Read MoreVery few women are eligible for twelve weeks of paid maternity leave through their employers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2015, 12% of private sector workers had access to paid family leave. Yes, just twelve percent – that’s how uncommon paid maternity leave is in the United …
Read MoreIf you’re seriously unhappy, sometimes you just need to quit your job and move on. Of course, the thought can be incredibly daunting, and that’s how many people become stuck. But whether it’s been a week or ten years, if it’s an unhealthy situation, it might be worth rethinking. Sometimes …
Read MoreIf you’re struggling with bad credit, you might find it hard to get loans or financing. This can be pretty rough when you’re trying to buy a house, a car or whatever other large purchase you have looming. If you’re trying to repair bad credit, it can feel hopeless sometimes. …
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